ESS1 (9-11) - 2 Students demonstrate an understanding of processes and change over time within earth systems by …2a using given data (diagrams, charts, narratives, etc.) and advances in technology to explain how scientific knowledge regarding plate tectonics has changed over time.
Context of Lesson:(Summary)
The early theories of continental drift were the first real concentrated efforts to explain the "jigsaw" fit of the continents and the splitting up of Pangaea into the current seven continents. In this lesson, students will continue on with the work of Alfred Wegener and other scientists to help transition from continental drift theory to the development of the theory of plate tectonics. Students will watch a video on the development of the theory of plate tectonics, where they will discover how geophysicists rejected Wegeners hypothesis on the mechanisms(forces) behind continental drift. The purpose of this video is to serve as reinforcement to all the previous material the students have learned thus far and to prepare them for the next in-depth lesson plan on plate tectonics as an accepted theory and the scientists who contributed to this theory.
Objectives: Students will Learn:
Define and describe plate tectonics.
Students will also watch a video that synthesizes all the previous lessons together. This video also serves as an introduction to the evidence that was needed for continental drift theory that sparked the development of plate tectonics theory.
Birth of a Theory" Earth Revealed (Annenberg/CPB)-- The program traces the history of the development of the theory for plate tectonics. (30:00) Go to The Earth Revealed site and scroll to "Birth of a Theory". One-time, free registration may be required to view film. http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window-cc.html?pid=316
Opening:
Quizzes will be handed out. This should take about 10 minutes. Introduction of the lesson will be presented as "the story continues". Just like the Earth is continually changing, so is the development of this lesson plan. I will build on previous knowledge alerting students to the new developments of plate tectonics since Alfred Wegener's death.
Engagement:
Students will watch a video that traces the history of the development of the plate tectonics theory. Students will answers questions relating to the video.
Closure:
The lesson will end by recapping information provided from the video and collecting the question sheets.
Assessment:
Student observations and listening skills will be assessed as well as the information students gathered from the video.
Lesson Title: Introduction to Plate tectonics
Lesson time--50 minutesState Standards: GLEs/GSEs
ESS1 (9-11) - 2Students demonstrate an understanding of processes and change over time within earth systems by …2a using given data (diagrams, charts, narratives, etc.) and advances in technology to explain how scientific knowledge regarding plate tectonics has changed over time.
Context of Lesson:(Summary)
The early theories of continental drift were the first real concentrated efforts to explain the "jigsaw" fit of the continents and the splitting up of Pangaea into the current seven continents. In this lesson, students will continue on with the work of Alfred Wegener and other scientists to help transition from continental drift theory to the development of the theory of plate tectonics. Students will watch a video on the development of the theory of plate tectonics, where they will discover how geophysicists rejected Wegeners hypothesis on the mechanisms(forces) behind continental drift. The purpose of this video is to serve as reinforcement to all the previous material the students have learned thus far and to prepare them for the next in-depth lesson plan on plate tectonics as an accepted theory and the scientists who contributed to this theory.
Objectives:
Students will Learn:
Students will also watch a video that synthesizes all the previous lessons together. This video also serves as an introduction to the evidence that was needed for continental drift theory that sparked the development of plate tectonics theory.
Students will answer questions based on the video presented--click on link for question sheet.
http://www.amityregion5.org/bburt/ESci/Assignments/EarthRevWhalen/5birth%20of%20a%20theory.htm
Materials:
- Video--The Birth of a Theory(running time--29:00)
Birth of a Theory" Earth Revealed (Annenberg/CPB)-- The program traces the history of the development of the theory for plate tectonics. (30:00)Go to The Earth Revealed site and scroll to "Birth of a Theory". One-time, free registration may be required to view film.
http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window-cc.html?pid=316
- Question sheet
http://www.amityregion5.org/bburt/ESci/Assignments/EarthRevWhalen/5birth%20of%20a%20theory.htmInstruction:
Opening:Quizzes will be handed out. This should take about 10 minutes. Introduction of the lesson will be presented as "the story continues". Just like the Earth is continually changing, so is the development of this lesson plan. I will build on previous knowledge alerting students to the new developments of plate tectonics since Alfred Wegener's death.
Engagement:
Students will watch a video that traces the history of the development of the plate tectonics theory. Students will answers questions relating to the video.Closure:
The lesson will end by recapping information provided from the video and collecting the question sheets.Assessment:
Student observations and listening skills will be assessed as well as the information students gathered from the video.Reflections:
Student Work Sample 1 – Approaching Proficiency:
Student Work Sample 2 – Proficient:
Student Work Sample 3 – Exceeds Proficiency:
Resources:
http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window-cc.html?pid=316